Three month old baby is constipated and farts

Some three-month-old babies suffer from constipation and often fart. There are many reasons for baby constipation. Some are caused by the inability to adapt to eating complementary foods, some are caused by the failure to form good bowel habits, and some are caused by intestinal dysfunction. Mothers can massage their baby’s belly at a fixed time every day. Rubbing the belly clockwise can encourage the baby to defecate as soon as possible.

1. Causes of baby constipation

1. Constipation caused by not adapting to complementary foods.

2. Lack of good bowel habits.

3. Influenced by mental factors.

4. Causes of intestinal dysfunction.

2. How to treat baby constipation

1. Massage regularly every day, not at any time.

Step 1: When massaging, lift the baby's legs with one hand and press down to make the baby feel like squatting.

Step 2: Use your other hand to rub the baby's belly clockwise, which can effectively encourage the baby to defecate and avoid constipation.

PS: Don’t think that the longer the massage time or the more times the better. Mothers should massage their babies at a fixed time every day, and the time should not be too long.

2. The baby’s diet also needs to be adjusted

① Eat some foods containing fiber. For babies who have started eating complementary foods, it is recommended that mothers add some fiber-rich foods, such as green leafy vegetables, to their complementary foods, which can effectively help prevent constipation in babies. But be careful to avoid long-term steaming and blending during the cooking process. Recommendation: Blanch the green leafy vegetables and cut them into small pieces.

② Give your baby probiotics. Giving your baby probiotics can effectively relieve constipation. Mothers must buy probiotics through formal channels~

3. Use enema only as a last resort

Some babies suffer from constipation for too long and the process is very painful. We recommend that mothers use enema only as a last resort and with the doctor's permission. Because lubricants or enema can help babies expel dry stools, but enema

3. Can honey and bananas really treat constipation?

In fact, honey can treat constipation and is relatively safe, but the effect is very limited, and babies under 1 year old cannot eat honey. However, the idea that bananas can cure constipation is a rumor. Not only can bananas not cure constipation, but eating raw bananas may aggravate the symptoms of constipation. The tannic acid in raw bananas has a very strong astringent effect, thus causing constipation. To relieve constipation, we recommend feeding your baby foods and fruits rich in fiber, which can accelerate intestinal peristalsis, such as dragon fruit.